Grade II listed · Thanet

Church of St James and southern boundary wall

Church of St James and southern boundary wall is a Grade II listed building in Thanet, first listed on 13 February 2023. It is one of 1,009 Grade II entries among 1,049 listed buildings in Thanet; 100% of Thanet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James and southern boundary wall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1481930
Date first listed	13 February 2023
Local planning authority	Thanet
Location	51.38012, 1.35124 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1481930

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Church of St James and southern boundary wall

Name	Grade	Distance
Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial	II	19 m
231, Canterbury Road	II	176 m
229, Canterbury Road	II	184 m
Dent De Lion Gateway	II*	279 m
Lockwoods Builders Yard, Including Attached Gates, Gatepiers, Wall and Post Box	II	626 m
Castle Cottage	II	744 m
Questeds	II	765 m
Summerlands Lodge	II	985 m
Nos 25 to 35 (Odd) Including Carlton Cinema	II	1.0 km
Church of St Saviour	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James and southern boundary wall listed?

Yes. Church of St James and southern boundary wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1481930, first listed on 13 February 2023. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St James and southern boundary wall?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Thanet, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.